Biotremology: Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution (Animal Signals and Communication Book 8)
Biotremology: Physiology, Ecology, and Evolution is a pioneering volume that introduces readers to the emerging scientific field of biotremology—the study of vibrational communication in animals. Part of the renowned Animal Signals and Communication series, this book provides an in-depth exploration of how insects, spiders, vertebrates, and other species use substrate-borne vibrations as a primary mode of communication.
Unlike acoustic or visual signals, vibrational signals travel through surfaces such as soil, leaves, stems, and even webs. This groundbreaking research highlights the physiology of signal production and detection, the ecological significance of vibrational communication, and the evolutionary mechanisms that shaped this fascinating behavior across diverse species.
Key Features
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Comprehensive Coverage – Explains the fundamentals of biotremology as a discipline, from its historical origins to the latest experimental research.
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Physiological Basis – Examines how animals generate and detect vibrational signals, focusing on sensory systems, biomechanics, and neural processing.
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Ecological Dimensions – Reveals the importance of vibrational communication in predator-prey interactions, mating, social behavior, and habitat use.
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Evolutionary Insights – Analyzes the evolutionary pressures that shaped biotremology across arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
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Cutting-Edge Research – Written by leading experts in animal communication, sensory biology, and evolutionary ecology, making it a valuable reference.